1. As if their stream of guest stars—Nas, Gangsta Boo, Boots, DJ Shadow—weren't enough, Run the Jewels' El-P and Killer Mike set off their eye-popping set with a pre-taped introduction from none other than presidential nominee Bernie Sanders, sharing his respect for Mike and stating that he hopes to get closer to El in the forthcoming months.

2. In an instance of perfect timing, an airplane with a banner ad for Trojan Groove condoms flew above Rhye’s sultry R&B performance in the afternoon.

4. The Weeknd is spotted chatting with his posse in the back of the VIP section as fans sneakily snap photos of the R&B star. Maybe he’ll join Disclosure for a performance of “Nocturnal”! (Spoiler alert: no, he won’t.)

5. The excited squeals from Halsey’s crowd when she brings out Panic! at the Disco’s Brendon Urie are otherworldly; they only become more piercing as the unlikely duo switches from “New Americana” to Panic!’s “I Write Sins Not Tragedies” near the end of the set.

9. Mr. Carmack may not be one of the higher-billed artists playing at the EDM-leaning Sahara Tent, but his spicy remix of Kanye West's "All of the Lights" had the afternoon crowd going—that is, until he brought out a visual artist who took six rings and used them to simulate wings, as if he were a butterfly, right before our eyes.

10. Deerhunter's strain of dreamy indie-pop hit the audience right when they needed it. As the band slid into "Helicopter," arguably one of their best songs, half the crowd laid back on the grass, many of whom were napping. Avoiding the hot desert sun while soaking up some fuzzy jams seemed to be the afternoon move.

12. Amine Edge and DANCE brought G-House, or "gangster house," to the Gobi tent, subbing in for Lush, who weren't able to perform as scheduled. A particular highlight: remixing Travis Scott saying "porn stars, big booties" on loop.

13. Chvrches took the torch from Ellie Goulding to stand out as the main stage's pop underdog during their early evening set. It wasn't their first run around Indio—they played in 2014, albeit with lesser material. "We have a lot more songs to play now," said lead singer Lauren Mayberry, who wore grey glitter streaking on the side of each eye. "This is such an honor."

Coachella 2016: The Best Live Photos

From Rihanna to Run The Jewels, check out all the best onstage photos from Coachella!

Rihanna

Rihanna performs on day 3 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 17, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Sia

Sia performs onstage on day 3 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 17, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Epik High

Epik High performs onstage during day 3 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 17, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Anderson .Paak & T.I.

Anderson .Paak and T.I. perform onstage during day 3 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 17, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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MØ

MØ performs onstage with Major Lazer during day 3 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 17, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Rancid

Rancid performs onstage during day 3 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 17, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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The 1975

The 1975 performs onstage during day 3 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 17, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Death Grips

Death Grips performs onstage during day 3 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 17, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Anderson .Paak

Anderson .Paak performs onstage during day 3 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 17, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Cold War Kids

Cold War Kids performs onstage during day 3 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 17, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Matt & Kim

Matt & Kim perform onstage during day 3 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 17, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Diplo

Diplo of Major Lazer onstage during day 3 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 17, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros interacts with the audience during day 3 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 17, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Deafheaven

Deafheaven performs onstage during day 3 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 17, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Kesha

Kesha performs onstage with Zedd during day 2 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 16, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Zedd

Zedd performs onstage during day 2 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 16, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Snoop Dogg & Ice Cube

Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube perform onstage during day 2 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 16, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Disclosure & Aluna Francis

Aluna Francis of AlunaGeorge performs onstage with Disclosure during day 2 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 16, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Brendon Urie & Halsey

Brendon Urie and Halsey performs onstage during day 2 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 16, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Skrillex

Skrillex performs onstage with DJ Snails during day 2 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 16, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Janelle Monae & Grimes

Janelle Monae performs onstage with Grimes during day 2 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 16, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Lorde

Lorde performs onstage during the Disclosure show on day 2 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 16, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Run The Jewels

Run The Jewels perform onstage during day 2 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 16, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Sam Smith & Disclosure

Sam Smith performs with Disclosure onstage during day 2 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 16, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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SZA

SZA performs onstage during day 2 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 16, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Guns N' Roses

Axl Rose of Guns N' Roses performs onstage during day 2 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 16, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Common & MC Ren

Common and MC Ren perform onstage during day 2 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 16, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Shamir

Shamir performs onstage during day 2 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 16, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Courtney Barnett

Courtney Barnett performs onstage during day 2 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 16, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Ice Cube & O'Shea Jackson Jr.

Ice Cube and O'Shea Jackson Jr. perform onstage during day 2 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 16, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Vince Staples

Vince Staples perform onstage during day 2 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 16, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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CHVRCHES

CHVRCHES performs onstage during day 2 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 16, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Halsey

Halsey performs onstage during day 2 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 16, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Alvvays

Alvvays performs onstage during day 2 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 16, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Sam Smith

Sam Smith performs onstage with Disclosure during day 2 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 16, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Bat for Lashes

Bat for Lashes performs onstage during day 2 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 16, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Zella Day

Zella Day performs onstage during day 2 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 16, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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James Bay

James Bay performs onstage during day 2 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 16, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Gary Clark Jr.

Gary Clark Jr. performs onstage during day 2 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 16, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Silversun Pickups

Silversun Pickups perform onstage during day 2 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 16, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Ellie Goulding

Ellie Goulding performs onstage during day 1 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 15, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Kanye West & A$AP Rocky

Kanye West and A$AP Rocky perform onstage during day 1 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 15, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Savages

Savages performs onstage during day 1 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 15, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Years & Years

Years & Years performs onstage during day 1 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 15, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Joey Bada$$

Joey Bada$$ performs onstage during day 1 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 15, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Robert DeLong & Lindsey Stirling

Robert DeLong and Lindsey Stirling perform onstage during day 1 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 15, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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The Kills

The Kills perform onstage during day 1 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 15, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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BØRNS

BØRNS performs onstage during day 1 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 15, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Christine And The Queens

Christine And The Queens perform onstage during day 1 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 15, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Seal & Gallant

Seal and Gallant perform onstage during day 1 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 15, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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LCD Soundsystem

LCD Soundsystem performs onstage during day 1 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 15, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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M83

M83 performs onstage on day 1 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 15, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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A$AP Rocky

A$AP Rocky performs onstage during day 1 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 15, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Ellie Goulding

Ellie Goulding performs onstage during day 1 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 15, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Kiesza & Jack Ü

Kiesza performs onstage with Jack Ü during day 1 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 15, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Rae Sremmurd

Swae Lee of Rae Sremmurd performs onstage on day 1 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 15, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Miami Horror

Miami Horror performs onstage during day 1 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 15, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Snakehips

Snakehips perform onstage during day 1 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 15, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Purity Ring

Purity Ring performs onstage during day 1 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 15, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Of Monsters and Men

Of Monsters and Men perform onstage during day 1 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 15, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Rae Sremmurd

Slim Jimmy of Rae Sremmurd performs onstage on day 1 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 15, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Post Malone

Post Malone performs onstage with Jack Ü during day 1 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 15, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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Foals

Foals performs onstage during day 1 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Club on April 15, 2016 in Indio, California. more »

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